CNN | Turkish forces scout Syria's Idlib province CNN Ahmed al-Sultan, deputy commander of the Jaish Al-Thowar, a main faction of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces coalition, claimed the Turkish move was an attempt to stop the Kurdish-dominated force from advancing towards Idlib once the battle in ... Turkish troops enter Syria in major operation to support anti-Assad rebels What are Turkey's plans for Syria? Turkish military vehicles enter Syria's Idlib: sources |
Washington Post | US-backed Syrian fighters preparing for final push in Raqqa Washington Post BEIRUT — U.S.-backed fighters in northern Syria are preparing for a final offensive on neighborhoods still held by the Islamic State group in the city of Raqqa, a spokesman for the group said Monday. A U.S. official affirmed that the battle for Raqqa ... Nusra Front, Islamic State clash in Syria's Hama province US-backed Syrian forces say victory in ISIS capital Raqqa is days away Trapped in Syria's Raqa, civilians become human shields for IS |
The Sun | Australia vs Syria: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news for World Cup qualifier The Sun WAR-TORN country Syria could make it to the finals of the World Cup for the first time in their country's history. Omar Al Soma's late equaliser cancelled out Robbie Kruse's strike to give the Syrian's hope in the second match on Tuesday. Syrian fans ... Football: 'Kangaroo barbecue' as Syria fans troll Aussies The Lowdown: Australia v Syria FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier second leg |
The Guardian | Pressure peaks on Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos in era-defining Syria clash The Guardian It is remarkable, given the Socceroos' long history of not qualifying for the World Cup, that the prospect of defeat to Syria on Tuesday evening seems so unfathomable. Australia have participated in only four of the 20 World Cups held since the ... Socceroos facing Syria pale in comparison to past World Cup squads Australia, Syria face moment of truth Socceroos v Syria preview: Incredible stats in stoppage time, 1997 1-1, a warning against complacency |
Bloomberg | Why Did the US Even Get Involved in Syria? Bloomberg A candid memoir by former U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter provides a rare opportunity to better understand President Barack Obama's Syria strategy before it recedes into the historical distance. His many valuable insights raise one big question ... Coach says 'there is no divide in Syria' amid accusations of Bashar Al-Assad links |
The Athletic | It will be more than a game when Syria meets Australia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday The Athletic Hakim arrived in Canada last December, and found his way to the Syrian Eagles, a Toronto-based team formed to help refugees connect with their new home. Eglinton Flats was their home within that home, and Hakim, an engineer by trade, suddenly found ... |
Evening Standard | Syria have already 'achieved a miracle' in World Cup qualifying, says coach Evening Standard Syria coach Ayman Al Hakim says his team have already achieved a miracle in World Cup qualifying. The country has been gripped by civil war for six years but Syria have defied expectations to keep alive their hopes of a first appearance at the finals. World Cup hope brings relief and divisions in Syria Syria coach backs depleted squad to beat Australia and continue dream run towards maiden World Cup spot |
lareviewofbooks | It's not independence, but Syria's Kurds entrench self-rule ABC News In this picture taken on Sept. 22, 2017 and provided by the Press Office of the Kurdish Self-administration Office in Kobani, Kurdish citizens, right, receive ballot papers to elect new local councils of the three Kurdish-administered areas in northern ... Syria's Kurdish Contradiction |
The Japan Times | Brother of Marseille attacker fought in Syria, arrested in Italy, faces extradition to France The Japan Times ROME/TUNIS – A brother of Ahmed Hanachi, the Tunisian who stabbed two young women to death in the French city of Marseille this month, served as a jihadi fighter in Syria, Italian police said Monday. Anis Hanachi was arrested Saturday night in Ferrara, ... Brother of Marseilles attacker was foreign fighter in Syria |
Reuters | Hezbollah leader says US actions aiding Islamic State in Syria Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Sunday that the United States was serving the interests of Islamic State by preventing the Syrian army and its allies advancing in some areas of eastern Syria. American jets have this ... |